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Project • By Terry & Terry ArchitecturePavilions

Glen Ellen Pavilion

As part of an ongoing project, this pavilion serves as a wine-tasting venue adjacent to the vineyards and as a pool house for a private residence. In 2017, the estate was completely destroyed by the Tubbs fire, leaving only the pool and vineyards intact. Perched on the eastern ridge of Glen Ellen, it offers breathtaking views of Sonoma Valley and portions of Napa Valley. Strategically positioned just off the ridge, the main house and pool area are sheltered from the elements. The pavilion extends southward from the main house, anchoring the pool area between them.  Caption TTA The pavilion’s design thoughtfully incorporates cast-in-place concrete masses at the corners to create an expansive open space and transparency... More

Project • By vn-a (visual network artarchitecture)Private Houses

Mini house Bac Cau

The mini house in Bac Cau will be added as a stopover by sprinkling the filigree construction into the existing flora. ©vn-a Hoang Le ©vn-a, Photo byvn-a ©vn-a, Photo byvn-a ©vn-a   ©vn-a, Photo byvn-a ©vn-a, Photo by Hoang Le The transparency of the house makes it possible without a clear form and disappears into the time-space of the river quay. The plants act here as the outer skin for the house. ©vn-a, Photo by Hoang Le ©vn-a, Photo by Hoang Le ©vn-a, Photo by Hoang Le Thanks to the river wind and the free sliding wall system, the house always has optimal air circulation. The house is symbiotically intertwined with the old trees of the... More